Superintendent, Carpentry & Scaffolding

The Company

B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has three operating gold mines and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Canada, Mali, the Philippines, Namibia, Columbia, Finland, and Uzbekistan. This year, B2Gold forecasts gold production to be 1,000,000- 1,080,000 ounces.

Position

 Superintendent, Carpentry & Scaffolding , Nunavut

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the General Manager, Construction, this position will be a fly in- fly out 6x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all general carpentry, repair work, and other related mechanical, repair, electrical, maintenance work as required on site buildings (including basic repairs such as appliances, installing switches, replacing plugs, painting, and other finishes, repairing walls, dissembling, and reassembling equipment, replacing sinks and/plumbing, etc.) are completed to B2Gold Nunavut construction plans;
• Coordinate location and timing of scaffolds required in a wide range of weather conditions while working with other trades in a team environment to achieve best-practices regarding efficiency, safety, and production;
• Ability to understand and provide feedback on construction IFC drawings, mine plans/ schedules, and blueprints;
• Formulate plans for erecting and building scaffolding and ladders needed to assemble structures;
• Inspect installations for quality, accuracy, and compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, and regulations;
• Ensure construction , assembling and dismantling of scaffolding is completed to specifications;
• Establish and  monitor preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for buildings, grounds, and other related equipment to ensure buildings and site meet all safety, fire regulation, and environmental policies; and
• Document work done in accordance with site procedures and maintain related records such as maintenance logs.

Competencies and Requirements

• Ten (10) years’ experience as a Carpenter/Scaffolder working on industrial projects with three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity, with preference given to those with experience working in a remote environment;
• Red Seal Journeyman Carpenter and /or Red Seal  Journeyperson Scaffolding Ticket (SAIA) required;
• Experience with multiple types of scaffolding, such as tube and clamp, system scaffold, and safety scaffolding; and
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation and Benefits

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Due to high occupancy during this phase of construction the successful candidates(s) may be assigned shared accommodation. In this event, the incumbent(s) will be eligible for a $40.00 per day shared accommodation allowance.

Application and Contact Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please use the link to apply.

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.

B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST July 7, 2023, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.